Matthew 2:1-12 - we examine the Christmas story from the vantage point of the Wise Men.

In our attempt to simplify hope, we wind up hurting a lot of people in the process. Simeon sees Jesus and recognizes the paradox of peace and pain, life and strife.

Passage: Matthew 2:1-18

In this message, we compare and contrast the way of Herod with the way of Jesus.

Pastor Trey examines the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1. This passage is a great reminder that the Advent season is a lot about waiting in silence... and silence isn't as bad as you and I are led to believe.

Ephesians 5:18-21 - Pastor Trey explains why Paul is comparing drunkenness to being filled by the Spirit.

Ephesians 5:14-17 // We cannot preach redemption if we do not teach routine.... We cannot preach routine if we do not teach redemption.

Looking at Ephesians 5:8-14, we examine how Christ empowers us to be a light to a dark world.

Paul is constantly warning Timothy and the Ephesians from engaging in "empty words and arguments." In this message, we do a deep dive on what that means for us today.

Book referenced: Edwin Friedman's "A Failure of Nerve"

Ephesians 5:3-5 can be seen as troublesome or tiresome. However, in light of the gospel these verses can truly be seen as transformative.

Ephesians 5:1-2

Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.